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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has embarked on a trophy tour of Pakistan, despite the uncertainty surrounding the hosting of the Champions Trophy in the country. The trophy arrived in Islamabad on Thursday and will embark on a tour of major Pakistani cities, including Skardu, Lahore, and Karachi. The tour
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Pakistan's Foreign Office has denied the existence of any back channel diplomacy with India regarding the Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held in Pakistan in February-March 2023. Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch stated that there are no specific discussions with India on the tournament or bilateral cricket. Baloch emphasized
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India's Dominance in T20 Cricket: A Year of Triumphs 2024 has been a remarkable year for the Indian cricket team in the T20 format. With an impressive record of 23 wins in 25 matches, India has showcased their dominance and embraced the attacking style of modern-day T20 cricket.
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Tamil Nadu's C. Andre Siddarth is set to embark on a journey to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the Indian team for the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2024. The 18-year-old batsman received the unexpected news on Wednesday night and immediately shifted his focus to
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) faces a dilemma over the hosting of the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has refused to send the Indian men's cricket team to Pakistan, citing security concerns. This has angered the Pakistan Cricket Board
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As the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction approaches, a plethora of Indian and overseas cricketers eagerly await their fate. Among them is Ashutosh Sharma, a 26-year-old middle-order batter who made a significant impact in the 2024 IPL season with Punjab Kings. After being picked at his base price of
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Former India coach Ravi Shastri has expressed optimism that Virat Kohli can rediscover his form during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Kohli's recent Test performances have been below par, with only one half-century in the five matches against Bangladesh and New Zealand. Shastri believes that composure will
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In a thrilling T20I series opener in Brisbane, Australia emerged victorious over Pakistan by 29 runs, despite a rain-delayed start that reduced the match to a seven-over contest. Veteran batter Glenn Maxwell showcased his exceptional form, smashing a blistering 43 off 19 deliveries to power Australia to an imposing 93-4.
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Tamil Nadu's batting prowess was on full display as they ended day two of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group-D fixture against Railways with a commanding 324 for six, establishing a significant lead of 95 runs. The opening partnership between M. Shahrukh Khan and N. Jagadeesan laid the foundation
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Sarfaraz Khan Suffers Injury Scare in Team India's Perth Training Session Indian batter Sarfaraz Khan has raised concerns after sustaining an injury during Team India's training session in Perth. The incident occurred while Sarfaraz was batting in the nets, preparing for the upcoming first Test against
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Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has put himself in contention for a spot on the upcoming Australian tour with an impressive performance in the Ranji Trophy. Playing for Bengal against Madhya Pradesh in Indore, Shami claimed four wickets, boosting his chances of joining the Indian team for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
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Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja has extended his support to his new opening partner, Nathan McSweeney, ahead of their Test debut against India in Perth. Khawaja emphasized the importance of McSweeney playing to his strengths rather than attempting to emulate David Warner, who he described as a "special player.